1969 Johnson 20HP....can my prop be repaired???

[kawaboy-zx11]

took my boat out for the first time in a few years today and spun my prop :grumpy:. is there a way to repair it? can a regular person (no special equipment) like me put a new hub in it? here are a couple pics so you can see what type of prop it is, it is the kind where the shear pin holds the prop. Thanks, Dennis http://oi61.tinypic.com/rv8tqs.jpg http://oi60.tinypic.com/2ey7rd0.jpg

 

[F_R]

Normally, that is a job for a prop shop. Now somebody will come along and insist you can do it yourself, but I say send it to the shop. HOWEVER, in any case, there is the matter of obtaining an new hub. The prop shop may not have one, and may not be able to get one. You will have to check with them. Here is one on-line shop: http://www.soderbloom.com/proprepair.html

Needless to say, balance the cost of repair vs. simply slapping on a whole new prop. What kind of condition is your old one in?

 

[kawaboy-zx11]

thanks for the link, i emailed them to see if they can repair it and price of repair, if i could find a new prop cheap i would definatley go that route...but of coarse i don't want to put $100 into my old 1969 motor. Thanks, Dennis

 

[steelespike]

If you have them repair the damage to the blades and replace the hub I have a feeling it will be close to a new prop price.
A new prop will very likely get you the latest technology.Have you checked ebay all kinds of prop appear there.
Just note the sellers rating and years of membership.
If your motor is on its last legs maybe put more money with the prop money and start fresh with a good motor.
Your 20 on a reasonably light boat should make 20-23 mph.
If a sound dependable motor it deserves a good prop.

 

[fishermanof93]

I had same thing on my 67 and the prop shops told me that they can put a new hub in but on these they have less than a 50% success rate in it holding. found a place in Arkansas where I can get a used one for 40 or a new one on here with fresh rubber for 80.